1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Recent Examples of communication
The astrological shift is often associated with communication breakdowns, travel mishaps and a generally ominous energy.
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Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Collaboration also strengthens relationships and communication.
—Ross W. Greene, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Key to Amodei’s approach to culture is constant communication and extreme sincerity.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The new audio transmission standards for wireless communication.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
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Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Collaboration also strengthens relationships and communication.
—Ross W. Greene, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Key to Amodei’s approach to culture is constant communication and extreme sincerity.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The new audio transmission standards for wireless communication.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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All sorts of messages, formal or casual, are more meaningful during the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your conversation zone.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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The message to the departing players is to appreciate the experience of playing for your home country, and all that comes along with an international best-on-best tournament.—
Abbey Mastracco,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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But many high-conductivity solid materials are brittle and require heavy stack pressure to maintain contact between battery components.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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His ability to play through contact and draw fouls has also been a boon for the Hawks, who have struggled at times to get to the line this season.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The dispatch Employees work on a Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engine for an Airbus SE A330neo aircraft at the Safran SA plant in Colomiers, France, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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To get these dispatches delivered to your inbox, sign up for our News & Politics newsletter.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
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Driven out of the family mansion, mother and child relocate to the less auspicious Belleville, New Jersey — one of the film’s few genuinely funny touches — where Mary whiles away her days in the employ of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility The Noelle is an ADA-compliant hotel with additional thoughtful touches like a publicly accessible restroom, mobile check-in, and braille signage throughout the building.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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